to your point, if you save up so that you're in a strong financial position, house hack a solid duplex in a decent neighborhood, make smart decisions, and hold it indefinitely, you'll be fine.conversely, if you have $0 and somehow start out with a risky flip, or borrow $20K and spend it all on a magic mentoring program, or buy a terrible property in a neighborhood you've never been to, you may not be fine.

If you are not coming in cash and you plan to hold for five or more years, its the best time to pick up a property at a steep discount and make it work until the cycle turns again.  

It won't hold a heavy mirror.

If you’re looking to buy and hold and get all 3 benefits that’s the way to go.  

We'll certainly want to keep the property tax basis as low as possible if we hold it.

Natural appreciation usually takes holding the property for at least a few years (just depending on what the RE market does going forward).  

Long-term buy-and-hold rentals in stable neighborhoods, prioritizing consistent cash flow and responsible management over rapid appreciation.

You haven't provided us with any information that would help us help you.My recommendation: do not sell a property unless you have a plan to invest it in another property that will perform better, or if selling will move you closer to your goals.If you don't have a firm plan, hold onto it until you do.

If there are changes you want to make then send your tenants official notice of those changes via in person delivery or certified and regular mail along with a copy of the new lease.

You need to make progress so your holding costs don’t eat you up, but so many of the “good” people are busy.